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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Live Oak voter guide

City budget

Council benefits

Jun 17, 2026

Ending city-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for council members as each member's term expires

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, June 2026

  • YesAaron PammaVoted yes on ending city-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for council members as each member's term expires (passed 4-1, June 2026).
  • YesJeramy ChapdelaineMade the motion and voted yes on ending city-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for council members as each member's term expires (passed 4-1, June 2026).
  • NoNancy SantanaVoted no on ending city-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for council members as each member's term expires (passed 4-1, June 2026).

Live Oak City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026Link

Housing plan

Measure G sales tax

Sep 16, 2026

A revenue-sharing agreement with Sutter County for Measure G sales tax money if voters approve the tax

Result as recorded: passed 3-0, Sept. 2026

  • YesAaron PammaVoted yes on a revenue-sharing agreement with Sutter County for Measure G sales tax money if voters approve the tax (passed 3-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesJeramy ChapdelaineSeconded and voted yes on a revenue-sharing agreement with Sutter County for Measure G sales tax money if voters approve the tax (passed 3-0, Sept. 2026).

Live Oak City Council minutes, September 16, 2026 · Sep 16, 2026Link

Police and fire contracts

Oct 1, 2025

Starting the 12-month notice to end the Sutter County sheriff and fire contracts and renegotiate them at a cost the city can afford

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, Oct. 2025

  • YesAaron PammaSeconded and voted yes on starting the 12-month notice to end the Sutter County sheriff and fire contracts and renegotiate them at a cost the city can afford (passed 4-1, Oct. 2025).
  • YesJeramy ChapdelaineVoted yes on starting the 12-month notice to end the Sutter County sheriff and fire contracts and renegotiate them at a cost the city can afford (passed 4-1, Oct. 2025).
  • NoNancy SantanaVoted no on starting the 12-month notice to end the Sutter County sheriff and fire contracts and renegotiate them at a cost the city can afford (passed 4-1, Oct. 2025).

Live Oak City Council minutes, October 1, 2025 · Oct 1, 2025Link

Water and sewer

May 7, 2025

Issuing a request for proposals to explore having a private utility take over the city's water and sewer systems

Result as recorded: unanimous, May 2025

  • YesAaron PammaVoted yes on issuing a request for proposals to explore having a private utility take over the city's water and sewer systems (unanimous, May 2025).
  • YesJeramy ChapdelaineMade the motion and voted yes on issuing a request for proposals to explore having a private utility take over the city's water and sewer systems (unanimous, May 2025).
  • YesNancy SantanaVoted yes on issuing a request for proposals to explore having a private utility take over the city's water and sewer systems (unanimous, May 2025).

Live Oak City Council minutes, May 7, 2025 · May 7, 2025Link

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